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The Curse of the Cat People

Seen it?

1944 | 70 min | Fantasy, Drama, Horror

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Donnie Darko or A Little Princess, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Amy, the young, friendless daughter of Oliver and Alice Reed, befriends her father's late first wife and an aging, reclusive actress.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 35K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gunther von Fritsch, Robert Wise

  • Simone SimonGhost of Irena
  • Kent SmithOliver 'Ollie' Reed
  • Jane RandolphAlice Reed
  • Ann CarterAmy Reed
  • Eve MarchMiss Callahan
  • Julia DeanJulia Farren
  • Elizabeth RussellBarbara Farren
  • Erford GagePolice Captain
  • Sir LancelotEdward
  • Nita HunterCaroler Lois Huggins (uncredited)